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Introduction to Character Development Kit in XSI

Efficiently build rigs and learn a customizable approach to character-rigging using XSI's Character Development Kit. Software required: XSI 3.0 and up (XSI 6.5 required for project files).

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Efficiently build rigs and learn a customizable approach to character rigging using XSI's Character Development Kit. Contains over four hours of project-driven training for artists learning the technical and creative processes of automating and customizing character rigs in XSI. Popular highlights include: CDK Overview; Biped Guide Rigging; Quadruped Guide Rigging; Hierarchy from Guide; Roll Divisions and Skins; Shadow Rigs; Creating Synoptics; Quaternion and Skeleton Spines; Tail Controls; Arms, Hands, and Fingers; Legs and Feet; Torso and Head; Springs; Adding Stretch to Biped Arms; Adding Additional Controls; Biped Motion Tracks, Tags, and Steps; Creating Custom CDK Commands; Pose Constraints; Symmetry Constraints; Creating a Multi-legged Guide Rig; Building Animation Expressions. Software required: XSI 3.0 and up (XSI 6.5 required for project files).

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